Barcelona had little to play for in their final games of last season, but this did not deter many players from showing up for the team and prevent a bitter aftertaste from lingering as the season concluded. One standout performer who delivered consistent performances in the run-up to the season’s end was Pedri Gonzalez. The Canary Islander has continued his …

As reported over the weekend, Barcelona are open to listening to offers for more than half their squad this summer as Hansi Flick begins a new era at the club. Only a handful of members such as Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Pedri, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are being seen as indispensable, leaving the door open for some major exits. Ilkay Gundogan …

Italian journalist Fabiana Della Valle claims Juventus are keeping tabs on Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal. The 27-year-old has been at the Basque club since the start of his playing career, cementing himself as a club icon. Della Valle adds that new Bianconeri head coach Thiago Motta already approved the player, but his price tag remains the biggest obstacle, as …

To address their struggles from last season, Barcelona are determined to strengthen their squad with new talent and have thus shortlisted several candidates for their forward line. Among the players on Barcelona’s wishlist is Liverpool ace Luis Diaz. The Colombian is especially preferred by sporting director Deco to fortify the left-wing position. Toward the end of last season, Raphinha chimed …

Fabrizio Romano believes that Arsenal will offer their manager Mikel Arteta a new contract soon with initial talks over a new deal having already taken place.  The Spanish coach’s current deal at Arsenal expires in 2025 and the Gunners are keen to offer him a new one having taken the North London club back to the top of the English …

The United States opened its 2024 Copa America account with a 2-0 win over Bolivia on Sunday evening. The goal for the USMNT was always three points against an inferior opponent. As the adage goes, the goal for the team is getting out of the group. Picking up three points against Bolivia ahead of another winnable game against Panama was …

Lille’s Jonathan David has been linked with a move away from France for a long time but this summer could be different as Fabrizio Romano has given a “90 per cent” chance that the Chelsea target will find a new club ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.  David has been one of Ligue 1’s top strikers since moving to Lille in …

England manager Gareth Southgate is set to start Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher in Tuesday’s final group game against Slovenia, according to widespread reports on Monday. Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold was in the starting XI for 1-0 win over Serbia and last Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Denmark but was replaced by the Blues skipper 21 minutes from time in the group …

Nico Williams is one of the top targets for FC Barcelona heading into the summer, with the club seeing him as a crucial addition to reinforce the left wing. The 21-year-old has proven himself in La Liga with Athletic Club over the past year or so and is now shining bright on the international stage with Spain at the UEFA …

Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram has reportedly given his approval for a Juventus move, while Inter could make a late attempt to usurp their rivals. The Bianconeri are working on revamping the middle of the park, with the likes of Weston McKennie and Adrien Rabiot possibly on the outs. The 29-year-old France international is still negotiating a new contract with the …